We tend to forget about things that are small to the eye buts ants prove to be a necessary part of the neotropical ecosystem in Costa Rica. In my paper I plan to present information on ants including the species types and hierarchy that is present in most colonies along with how researchers in the field capture these ants. Finally I will present a side of ants that many do not realize is occurring everyday, Ant-plant mutualismI. Introduction to Ants A. family B. taxonomy C. characteristics